On a recent edition of his “Strictly Business” podcast, Eric Bischoff discussed Amazon potentially securing the media rights to WWE RAW starting in Fall 2024.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On where WWE Raw will land in 2024: “I really don’t have a feeling. There’s too much going on in the industry that I’m unaware of and uninvolved in. It’s a jump ball for me. Again, you’d have to be really inside the executive suite at any one of those opportunities to have a feel or an opinion. And clearly, I’m not. So I don’t know. You know, the Warner Brothers Discovery thing seems like one of the least more interesting opportunities. But again, I’m not in — man, I don’t know what their plans are. What are their goals over the next five years? What’s their strategy for the next three years? I don’t know. And without some basis of knowledge, all we’re doing is whiffing, guessing. And I don’t like to do that. So I’m just going to sit back and watch. I can see benefits from so many different angles for all of the potentials. There’s great benefits for all of them. But it all depends on what their strategies and what their goals are for the next three to five years.”
On Amazon potentially securing RAW’s rights: “Absolutely they could. But think about Amazon, think about the opportunity beyond just the streaming rights that come with Amazon. So much of WWE’s revenue is generated by licensing and merchandising. To have Amazon as your partner and have access to all of the things that come with Amazon beyond just streaming, I think it would be a massive, massive opportunity.”
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The future of WWE RAW’s media rights has been a topic of discussion lately, with rumors suggesting that Amazon could potentially secure the rights starting in Fall 2024. In a recent episode of his “Strictly Business” podcast, Eric Bischoff shared his thoughts on the matter.
Bischoff admitted that he doesn’t have any inside information on where WWE Raw will land in 2024. He mentioned that there are many factors at play in the industry that he is unaware of and uninvolved in. While he acknowledged that the Warner Brothers Discovery deal seems less interesting, he emphasized that without knowledge of their plans and goals for the next few years, it’s difficult to make an accurate prediction.
When it comes to Amazon potentially securing the rights to WWE RAW, Bischoff believes it is a definite possibility. He highlighted the potential benefits beyond just streaming rights. WWE generates a significant portion of its revenue through licensing and merchandising, and having Amazon as a partner could open up massive opportunities in those areas as well.
Amazon’s vast reach and resources could provide WWE with a broader platform to promote and sell its merchandise. With Amazon’s extensive customer base and efficient delivery services, WWE could potentially reach a larger audience and increase its revenue streams.
While nothing is set in stone yet, the idea of Amazon securing the media rights to WWE RAW is an intriguing prospect. It remains to be seen how things will unfold in the coming years and what other opportunities may arise for WWE. As fans eagerly await further developments, it’s clear that the landscape of media rights in the wrestling industry is constantly evolving.
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As the wrestling industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how media rights deals shape the future of WWE RAW and other wrestling promotions. Whether it’s Amazon or another platform, the potential partnership could bring exciting new opportunities for WWE and its fans.